omc-setup
Install or refresh oh-my-claudecode for plugin, npm, and local-dev setups from the canonical setup flow
Best use case
omc-setup is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt. It is especially useful for teams working in multi. Install or refresh oh-my-claudecode for plugin, npm, and local-dev setups from the canonical setup flow
Install or refresh oh-my-claudecode for plugin, npm, and local-dev setups from the canonical setup flow
Users should expect a more consistent workflow output, faster repeated execution, and less time spent rewriting prompts from scratch.
Practical example
Example input
Use the "omc-setup" skill to help with this workflow task. Context: Install or refresh oh-my-claudecode for plugin, npm, and local-dev setups from the canonical setup flow
Example output
A structured workflow result with clearer steps, more consistent formatting, and an output that is easier to reuse in the next run.
When to use this skill
- Use this skill when you want a reusable workflow rather than writing the same prompt again and again.
When not to use this skill
- Do not use this when you only need a one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- Do not use it if you cannot install or maintain the related files, repository context, or supporting tools.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/omc-setup/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How omc-setup Compares
| Feature / Agent | omc-setup | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Install or refresh oh-my-claudecode for plugin, npm, and local-dev setups from the canonical setup flow
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# OMC Setup
This is the **only command you need to learn**. After running this, everything else is automatic.
**When this skill is invoked, immediately execute the workflow below. Do not only restate or summarize these instructions back to the user.**
Note: All `~/.claude/...` paths in this guide respect `CLAUDE_CONFIG_DIR` when that environment variable is set.
## Best-Fit Use
Choose this setup flow when the user wants to **install, refresh, or repair OMC itself**.
- Marketplace/plugin install users should land here after `/plugin install oh-my-claudecode`
- npm users should land here after `npm i -g oh-my-claude-sisyphus@latest`
- local-dev and worktree users should land here after updating the checked-out repo and rerunning setup
## Flag Parsing
Check for flags in the user's invocation:
- `--help` → Show Help Text (below) and stop
- `--local` → Phase 1 only (target=local), then stop
- `--global` → Phase 1 only (target=global), then stop
- `--force` → Skip Pre-Setup Check, run full setup (Phase 1 → 2 → 3 → 4)
- No flags → Run Pre-Setup Check, then full setup if needed
## Help Text
When user runs with `--help`, display this and stop:
```
OMC Setup - Configure oh-my-claudecode
USAGE:
/oh-my-claudecode:omc-setup Run initial setup wizard (or update if already configured)
/oh-my-claudecode:omc-setup --local Configure local project (.claude/CLAUDE.md)
/oh-my-claudecode:omc-setup --global Configure global settings (~/.claude/CLAUDE.md)
/oh-my-claudecode:omc-setup --force Force full setup wizard even if already configured
/oh-my-claudecode:omc-setup --help Show this help
MODES:
Initial Setup (no flags)
- Interactive wizard for first-time setup
- Configures CLAUDE.md (local or global)
- Sets up HUD statusline
- Checks for updates
- Offers MCP server configuration
- Configures team mode defaults (agent count, type, model)
- If already configured, offers quick update option
Local Configuration (--local)
- Downloads fresh CLAUDE.md to ./.claude/
- Backs up existing CLAUDE.md to .claude/CLAUDE.md.backup.YYYY-MM-DD
- Project-specific settings
- Use this to update project config after OMC upgrades
Global Configuration (--global)
- Downloads fresh CLAUDE.md to ~/.claude/
- Backs up existing CLAUDE.md to ~/.claude/CLAUDE.md.backup.YYYY-MM-DD
- Applies to all Claude Code sessions
- Cleans up legacy hooks
- Use this to update global config after OMC upgrades
Force Full Setup (--force)
- Bypasses the "already configured" check
- Runs the complete setup wizard from scratch
- Use when you want to reconfigure preferences
EXAMPLES:
/oh-my-claudecode:omc-setup # First time setup (or update CLAUDE.md if configured)
/oh-my-claudecode:omc-setup --local # Update this project
/oh-my-claudecode:omc-setup --global # Update all projects
/oh-my-claudecode:omc-setup --force # Re-run full setup wizard
For more info: https://github.com/Yeachan-Heo/oh-my-claudecode
```
## Pre-Setup Check: Already Configured?
**CRITICAL**: Before doing anything else, check if setup has already been completed. This prevents users from having to re-run the full setup wizard after every update.
```bash
# Check if setup was already completed
CONFIG_FILE="$HOME/.claude/.omc-config.json"
if [ -f "$CONFIG_FILE" ]; then
SETUP_COMPLETED=$(jq -r '.setupCompleted // empty' "$CONFIG_FILE" 2>/dev/null)
SETUP_VERSION=$(jq -r '.setupVersion // empty' "$CONFIG_FILE" 2>/dev/null)
if [ -n "$SETUP_COMPLETED" ] && [ "$SETUP_COMPLETED" != "null" ]; then
echo "OMC setup was already completed on: $SETUP_COMPLETED"
[ -n "$SETUP_VERSION" ] && echo "Setup version: $SETUP_VERSION"
ALREADY_CONFIGURED="true"
fi
fi
```
### If Already Configured (and no --force flag)
If `ALREADY_CONFIGURED` is true AND the user did NOT pass `--force`, `--local`, or `--global` flags:
Use AskUserQuestion to prompt:
**Question:** "OMC is already configured. What would you like to do?"
**Options:**
1. **Update CLAUDE.md only** - Download latest CLAUDE.md without re-running full setup
2. **Run full setup again** - Go through the complete setup wizard
3. **Cancel** - Exit without changes
**If user chooses "Update CLAUDE.md only":**
- Detect if local (.claude/CLAUDE.md) or global (~/.claude/CLAUDE.md) config exists
- If local exists, run: `bash "${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/setup-claude-md.sh" local`
- If only global exists, run: `bash "${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/setup-claude-md.sh" global`
- Skip all other steps
- Report success and exit
**If user chooses "Run full setup again":**
- Continue with Resume Detection below
**If user chooses "Cancel":**
- Exit without any changes
### Force Flag Override
If user passes `--force` flag, skip this check and proceed directly to setup.
## Resume Detection
Before starting any phase, check for existing state:
```bash
bash "${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/setup-progress.sh" resume
```
If state exists (output is not "fresh"), use AskUserQuestion to prompt:
**Question:** "Found a previous setup session. Would you like to resume or start fresh?"
**Options:**
1. **Resume from step $LAST_STEP** - Continue where you left off
2. **Start fresh** - Begin from the beginning (clears saved state)
If user chooses "Start fresh":
```bash
bash "${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/setup-progress.sh" clear
```
## Phase Execution
### For `--local` or `--global` flags:
Read the file at `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/omc-setup/phases/01-install-claude-md.md` and follow its instructions.
(The phase file handles early exit for flag mode.)
### For full setup (default or --force):
Execute phases sequentially. For each phase, read the corresponding file and follow its instructions:
1. **Phase 1 - Install CLAUDE.md**: Read `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/omc-setup/phases/01-install-claude-md.md` and follow its instructions.
2. **Phase 2 - Environment Configuration**: Read `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/omc-setup/phases/02-configure.md` and follow its instructions. Phase 2 must delegate HUD/statusLine setup to the `hud` skill; do not generate or patch `statusLine` paths inline here.
3. **Phase 3 - Integration Setup**: Read `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/omc-setup/phases/03-integrations.md` and follow its instructions.
4. **Phase 4 - Completion**: Read `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/skills/omc-setup/phases/04-welcome.md` and follow its instructions.
## Graceful Interrupt Handling
**IMPORTANT**: This setup process saves progress after each phase via `${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/scripts/setup-progress.sh`. If interrupted (Ctrl+C or connection loss), the setup can resume from where it left off.
## Keeping Up to Date
After installing oh-my-claudecode updates (via npm or plugin update):
**Automatic**: Just run `/oh-my-claudecode:omc-setup` - it will detect you've already configured and offer a quick "Update CLAUDE.md only" option that skips the full wizard.
**Manual options**:
- `/oh-my-claudecode:omc-setup --local` to update project config only
- `/oh-my-claudecode:omc-setup --global` to update global config only
- `/oh-my-claudecode:omc-setup --force` to re-run the full wizard (reconfigure preferences)
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